How to pronounce tarry
Say it like TER-ee. Tarry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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- TER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tarry
American and British speakers say tarry in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛri/ in the US and /ˈtæri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAR-ee.
What does tarry mean?
- To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
- To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
- To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
- Resembling tar.
- Covered with tar.
- A sojourn.
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Words that rhyme with tarry
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Words that sound like tarry
Questions about saying tarry
How do you pronounce tarry?
Say TER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈtæri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarry?
Tarry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tarry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈtæri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tarry?
Tarry sounds the same as terry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.